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Master of Business Analytics with Specialisation in Digital Health La Trobe University - Melbourne Campus La Trobe University - Melbourne Campus, Australia

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AUD 39800

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 Free

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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50%

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Program Overview

If you're keen to invest in your career, La Trobe's accredited Master of Business Analytics will keep you ahead of the trends. Gain advanced skills in business, programming and data engineering, and update your knowledge as you grow in this fast-moving industry.

In this practical course, you'll take your career to the next level as you learn the latest tools from industry experts. Learn industry-standard programs, including SAS, PowerBI, IBM Cognos, Excel, SQL and R, and understand how to develop data-based solutions for real-life business problems. You'll also gain high-level skills when you choose a specialisation in your area of interest, including artificial intelligence, data science, digital health and more. Graduate with your specialisation on your academic transcript, so future employers can recognise your expertise.

Study a degree recognised by industry. La Trobe's Master of Business Analytics is one of the few courses in Australia where you'll graduate with a Certificate in Business Analytics from SAS.

Understand the complexity of business needs and learn how to solve them with data-based solutions. You'll learn the highly sought-after skills required to bridge the gap between analytics and non-analytics professionals, and craft innovative solutions for a wide range of businesses and organisations.

Learn from world-class academics and be immersed in research at La Trobe's Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition (CDAC). The CDAC staff also teach in the Master of Business Analytics and work with international research groups to develop industry-leading research into artificial intelligence and advanced analytics.

Grow your professional networks by connecting with industry leaders at SAS and Microsoft. You'll also have the opportunity to build your professional experience and apply for a voluntary internship with leading organisations like PwC, IBM, NORTH Link and Coles.

Designed to meet the needs of working professionals, you'll study at our Collins Street campus, in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, and your core subjects will be offered as evening classes. For your core subjects, you can also choose to participate in lectures and tutorials remotely.

Are you ready to cut your own path through today's digital disruption? It's time to create clever solutions.


You'll learn:

  • Business analytics: Understand the unique needs of businesses and learn how to improve their processes.
  • Advanced digital skills: Learn how to harness and leverage the power of new digital technologies.
  • Statistics and data wrangling: Process complex data and use it for the advantage of businesses and organisations.
  • Advanced analytical tools: Develop high-level skills to manage big data using a range of analytics tools.
  • Professional communication: Learn how to connect and communicate with a wide range of professional audiences.

 

Specialisation: Digital Health

Leverage digital health technologies to improve clinical and health outcomes.

In this specialisation, you'll learn about the foundations of digital health, including health informatics, data and information systems, and the social, technical and strategic factors influencing the design, adoption and use of digital health solutions. You'll explore a range of digital health technologies, such as mobile health (mHealth) apps, clinical decision support systems and electronic health records, and consider their applications and potential to transform healthcare delivery and health outcomes.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2026, Nov 2025

Closed

Mar 2025, Jul 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    39800

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    La Trobe Artificial Intelligence Scholarship

     

    Amount Opening date Closing date Status Amount conditions Who is it for? Where is it available? How is it paid?
    A reduction of 50% off the total course tuition fee  13/03/2025 08/09/2025 Open The recipient cannot hold any other La Trobe University scholarship. Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus This scholarship will be applied as a discount to the recipient’s tuition fees for each subject undertaken throughout the duration of their course. To receive the scholarship, the recipient must meet all conditions (if applicable) outlined in their La Trobe University Letter of Offer and formally accept the offer by paying the required deposit, as specified in the offer letter. This must be completed before the scholarship acceptance deadline. The scholarship value will be credited to the recipient’s tuition account starting from the second semester. Please note: Failure to pay the acceptance deposit by the specified deadline will result in the automatic cancellation of the scholarship.

     

    Background

    La Trobe University has a bold ambition to transform research, education, and student support by applying an ‘AI-first’ approach, supported by a new partnership with Microsoft Australia and New Zealand and leading cyber security provider CyberCX.

    Artificial intelligence is one of the most transformative fields in technology today. Revolutionising industries from healthcare to finance, AI is offering solutions to complex problems and creating new possibilities. At La Trobe, our students gain essential skills in programming, data analysis, and machine learning, equipping them to shape the future of technology. As AI continues to evolve, so will the strong demand for artificial intelligence professionals in the public and private sectors, including opportunities in digital healthcare, smart manufacturing, smart cities, sustainable energy infrastructure, precision agriculture and more.

    Be a part of this exciting future with our Artificial Intelligence scholarship which provides a 50% reduction in annual tuition fees for international students enrolled in any of the following courses for Semester 2 or Summer 2025, covering the full duration of their studies:

    •     Bachelor of Computer Science
    •     Bachelor of Commerce (Data Analytics major)
    •     Bachelor of IT
    •     Bachelor of Science (AI)
    •     Master of Artificial Intelligence
    •     Master of Business Analytics
    •     Master of Business Information Systems (AI in business)
    •     Master of Data Science
    •     Master of Digital Health
    •     Master of IT (AI)
    •     Master of Quantum IT

     

    Are you eligible to apply?

    To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

    • Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start the program from Semester 2 or Summer 2025.
    • Not be a humanitarian or other permanent visa holder.
    • Be a full fee-paying student (non-sponsored).
    • Be applying for direct entry into any of the courses listed above. Other students are not eligible.
    • Commence their study at any of the La Trobe University Victorian campuses in 2025.
    • Meet the University’s English requirements and all other conditions stated on the Offer Letter.
    • Obtain an offer letter before selection for the scholarship. Exceptions must be approved by La Trobe University. All students must have passed Genuine Student assessment, including financial checks before they can be considered for this scholarship. 
    • Complete the following application form in full:

    Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:

    • Outstanding academic performance (minimum WAM* requirement 70).
    • English language proficiency.
    • Written statement received in the application form. 

    The final number of successful candidates will be determined through a thorough evaluation process and confirmed by La Trobe University. 

     

    Recipient obligations

    • The scholarship cannot be deferred to 2026. If the recipient is unable to secure a student visa for 2025, the scholarship offer may be revoked.
    • Recipients are required to maintain full-time enrolment at La Trobe University and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress throughout their studies.
    • Please refer to the Offer Letter for full terms and conditions.
    • Recipients will be required to participate in International Scholarship Program events during their studies in Australia.

     

      Semester 2 2025 Summer 2025
    Application submission deadline (To be considered for the scholarship)    Friday 23rd May 2025 23:30 AEDT Monday 8th September 2025 23:30 AEDT
    Students must secure an unconditional offer by the time of selection.
     

    Scholarship selection process

         After the application deadline, applicants will be ranked and shortlisted according to their WAM. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a final selection round and may be asked to provide further information, interview or video submission.
      Announcement of the scholarship awardees   2 weeks after application deadline

     



    UG and PG International Scholarships

     

    La Trobe South Asia Scholarship - UG for India

    Eligibility High School Scoring Scholarship Amount
    65% to 74.99% 15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
    75% to 79.99% 20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
    80% and Higher 25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

     

    La Trobe South Asia Scholarship- PG

    Eligibility (LTU WAM) or equivalent Scholarship Amount
    60%-69.99% 15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
    70%- 74.99% 20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
    75% and higher 25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

     

    Higher Value Scholarships

    • La Trobe Vice Chancellor Scholarship (50% and 100%)
    • La Trobe AI Scholarship (50%)
    • La Trobe Analytics and Insights Scholarship (50%)

     

    Available for Semester 2, 2025 and November intake

     

    Last date to apply: 23rd May 2025 ( July 2025 intake) and 8th September ( November 2025 intake)

    Date of announcement of winners: 9th June ( July 2025 intake) and 23rd September ( November 2025 intake)

    Minimum Eligibility:

    • La Trobe Vice Chancellor Scholarship (50% and 100%): 80% in previous qualification or higher
    • La Trobe AI Scholarship (50%) and La Trobe Analytics and Insights Scholarship (50%): 70% in previous qualification or higher

         




    La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship

    Amount Opening Date Closing Date Status Who is it for? Where is it available? How is it paid?
    Up to 25% reduction in course fees 29/09/2023

    31/12/2025

    Open Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student Sydney Campus, Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus This scholarship will be applied as a discount to tuition fees for each subject studied for the entire duration of the course. Recipients are required to meet all conditions (if applicable) outlined in the Letter of Offer and accept the offer by paying the required deposit before the scholarship can be applied. Please note: Failure to meet condition(s) and pay the acceptance deposit on time may result in the withdrawal of the scholarship.


    Background

    La Trobe University values academic excellence. High-achieving international students considering applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course will be automatically considered for this scholarship. The La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship rewards high achieving International students. This scholarship is worth between 15% to 25% off the annual tuition fees for the duration of studies.


    Are you eligible to apply?

    To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

    • Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
    • Be a new International student applying for 2024-2026 intakes.
    • Be a full fee-paying student (Non-sponsored).
    • Apply to a program in the List of eligible courses.
    • Not available to humanitarian or other permanent visa holders.


    Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:

    WAM*

    ATAR Equivalent

    Scholarship

    Amount

    60-69.9

    60-69

    La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 15%

    15%

    70-74.9

    70-74

    La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 20%

    20%

    75+

    75+

    La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 25%

    25%

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